Joshi Deka! ジョシデカ！- Release Oct 07

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Japan Drama Story:

Hatakeyama Kurumi (Nakama Yukie) 仲間由紀惠 is a young detective assign to partner with Sakura Hanako (Izumi Pinko) 泉ピン子, an experienced veteran detective that difficult to catch up with. They are the only 2 women detectives in that area. The only thing that Hatakeyama Kurumi (Nakama Yukie) 仲間由紀惠 good at is her vision and shooting. That makes it difficult for Sakura Hanako (Izumi Pinko) 泉ピン子 as she needs to put an eye on her and guide her at the same time. Both of them have a hard time getting along but still able to work together and solve the crimes.

Feelings and Comments:

This is surely a detective drama with plan tone (boring). The cases presented are not interesting at all. Even after finishing the first 3 episodes still unable to build up the momentum to rush for the story. The only thing that keeps me watching the drama is no other then Nakama Yukie (仲間由紀惠).

It was interesting to have a Korean actor - Ryu Shi Won (류시원) in the drama but his acting is just not into it. His tone of voice is just the same from the beginning until the end. Maybe it’s because of the language barrier.

Things that caught my eyes:

The small police gun that was used by Hatakeyama Kurumi is very handy in knocking down things.

Japan Drama Rating:

Fan of Nakama Yukie (仲間由紀惠) should watch. If not then skip it.

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Yukinojo Henge 雪之丞変化 – Release Jan 08

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Japan Drama Story:

Nakamura Yukinojo (Takizawa Hideaki) 滝沢秀明 is a famous actor in traditional Japanese theatre. Beneath his white actor face, he is actually searching for the men that responsible for the death of his parents. One day he finally met these people as he was performing on stage. He started his revenge when the daughter (Toda Erika) 戸田恵梨香of the man he supposes to kill falls in love with him. With the help of a local thief who steal from the rich and give to the poor, he takes his revenge one step at a time.

Feelings and Comments:

This is actually a very famous old film reproduced. Not much surprise if you already know the story. The drama brings in Takizawa Hideaki 滝沢秀明 and Toda Erika 戸田恵梨香, and that is enough to get a lot of viewers. Both of them are very good in the drama indeed. You can also witness a few kabuki scenes that are beautifully created for this drama. Sometimes it’s nice to watch drama that sets the stage back in time. A lot of historical cloths, buildings and culture can be seen.

Things that caught my eyes:

Takizawa Hideaki 滝沢秀明 takes on 2 roles as Nakamura Yukinojo and Yamitaro. It’s quite interesting to see his acting as he switch from there 2 roles.

Japan Drama Rating:

Fan of Takizawa Hideaki 滝沢秀明 and Toda Erika 戸田恵梨香 is a must to watch. It’s an old film reproduced.

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Galileo ガリレオ- Release Oct 07

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Japan Drama Story:

Yukawa Manabu (Fukuyama Masaharu) 福山雅治 is a brilliant university professor known as “Galileo”. He helps Utsumi Kaoru (Shibasaki Kou) 柴咲コウ, a young detective solved mysteries case. Yukawa Manabu also considered a strange man as he only interested in physics and scientific theory. That explains why he only interested on how the mysteries case happened but not the person who committed the crime. Some how, Utsumi Kaoru manage to take advantage on him to help solved the crimes.

Feelings and Comments:

No doubt this is the detective drama of the year. Good story line with detail scientific theories and logic reference. This drama is actually base on 2 detective novels. Plus a very strong cast with all the talented guest stars. It’s been a long time that I haven’t seen one good detective drama. This drama has some similarities with the US series “Numbers”. There’s always some calculation need to be done before solving the mysteries.

Fukuyama Masaharu (福山雅治) sure is talented. That’s both in acting, singing and composing song. He even helps in composing the theme song. That’s thumbs up for a hard working and talented singer/actor.

Things that caught my eyes:

The supporting cast and guests of each episode are very famous. You will be surprise to see some of the top singers and actor/actress appeared just for few minutes.

Japan Drama Rating:

Worth watching it. There is no room for the word bored in this drama.

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Koi no Karasawagi ~Love Stories IV~ 恋のから騒ぎ – Release Nov 07

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Japan Drama Story:

This is a drama about love. The first 3 episodes already out but I get to know it from 4^th episode. Each episode has several different stories about love. Each story has different cast and background. This episode has 3 parts of stories.

The first story is about a brilliant girl - Horikita Maki (堀北真希) that graduated from college and is looking for job. Due to her attitude, she couldn’t get a job and a boy friend. Even so, one elite businessman is still fall for her at first sight. Witness how he manages to make her fall for him.

The second story is about a girl - Ishihara Satomi (石原さとみ) whose voice trembles when ever she is nervous. The problem is that everything makes her nervous. She has no fiends and the only person that she talks to is her favorite idol. Well, she’s kind of having a one way conversation to the idol poster. She works in a restaurant and has a crush on the captain. Witness how they become a couple at the end.

The third story is about a rich beautiful Miss Japan - Mizukawa Asami (水川あさみ) and also a doctor. Her dating opponent must be very rich because if they get married then he is able to cover her daily expenses. One day she accidentally injured a poor salesman in the department store. The salesman does have a crush on her. As an apology, she promised to go out with him as a date. A relationship between a poor salesman and a rich doctor begins.

Feelings and Comments:

Love is a strange and wonderful thing. It happened to anybody no matter who you are. You’ll never know what this love will brings you unless to jump into it. It might be happy, it might be sad. Only the two couples that are in love will know that.

No matter how many love story you have read, how many love movies that you have seen, the most unforgettable and touching story will be your own love story.

Things that caught my eyes:

Every part of the story involves Kitamura Kazuki (北村一輝). He always acts as the man that we hate.

Japan Drama Rating:

Nice to watch. Simple love story but very well presented by three beautiful actresses.

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